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TMC Library WebsiteMon, 30 Mar 2015 21:14:17 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Houston Area Red Crosshttp://library.tmc.edu/website/houston-area-red-cross/
http://library.tmc.edu/website/houston-area-red-cross/#commentsWed, 06 Nov 2013 15:44:18 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=website&p=2803The Houston Red Cross provides location and contact information for its area chapters and indicates how to get help after a disaster, including an international service for finding family members. A number of downloadable, printable brochures are provided in English and Spanish, to aid citizens in preparing for various kinds of disaster situations, from hurricanes to hazardous substance releases to pandemics. The “Spotlight Links” give quick access to a number of these. The website includes safety tips for aquatic recreation, and information on classes in CPR and First Aid.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/website/houston-area-red-cross/feed/0Emergency Response Safety and Health Database (NIOSH)http://library.tmc.edu/website/emergency-response-safety-and-health-database-niosh/
http://library.tmc.edu/website/emergency-response-safety-and-health-database-niosh/#commentsTue, 15 Oct 2013 20:51:47 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=website&p=2281The Emergency Response Safety and Health Database (ERSH-DB) is a rapidly accessible occupational safety and health database developed by NIOSH for the emergency response community. The ERSH-DB contains accurate and concise information on high-priority chemical, biological and radiological agents that could be encountered by personnel responding to a terrorist event.” The website offers a number of ways to search chemical agents. For each substance or compound, the database supplies information on its characteristics, signs and symptoms, labeling and packaging; the possible means and routes of dissemination; protective gear needed in emergencies; first aid; and decontamination procedures for patients and responders.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/website/emergency-response-safety-and-health-database-niosh/feed/0Texas Poison Center Networkhttp://library.tmc.edu/database/texas-poison-center-network/
http://library.tmc.edu/database/texas-poison-center-network/#commentsFri, 11 Oct 2013 18:07:29 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=database&p=2152Texas legislators established the TPCN to set up a network of six regional poison centers to provide emergency treatment information to Texas citizens for poisonings and toxic exposures. This site provides prevention and first aid information, fact sheets and materials for educational programs, information on poisonous plants and animals, and a useful selection of links to other relevant sites, including ASPCA’s pet poisoning/prevention information. Publications are free to download, print or order. The general information brochure can be downloaded or printed here, in English and eleven other languages. A Recalls section links to lists of recalls of consumer products, pesticides, vehicles, foods and medicines.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/database/texas-poison-center-network/feed/0MSDSXchange.com (Material Safety Data Sheets)http://library.tmc.edu/database/msdsxchange-com-material-safety-data-sheets/
http://library.tmc.edu/database/msdsxchange-com-material-safety-data-sheets/#commentsMon, 07 Oct 2013 22:15:20 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=database&p=1995This MSDS resource contains approximately a million material safety data sheets from chemical manufacturers and distributors. Search by brand, manufacturer or chemical.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/database/msdsxchange-com-material-safety-data-sheets/feed/0Merck Manual Home Health Handbook for Patients and Caregivershttp://library.tmc.edu/database/merck-manual-home-health-handbook-for-patients-and-caregivers/
http://library.tmc.edu/database/merck-manual-home-health-handbook-for-patients-and-caregivers/#commentsFri, 04 Oct 2013 17:05:33 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=database&p=1868This manual is a valuable medical resource for the layman, explaining medical conditions from every aspect, with introductions giving background information on the biology of body systems and organs, and providing supporting anatomical and 3-D visual aids. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are defined. The Drugs section, with information on pharmacokinetics, drug interaction and adverse reactions, herbal supplements and over-the-counter drugs. The Special Subjects area contains information on medical decision-making, limb prosthetics, common imaging tests, travel health, women’s health, alternative and complementary medicines, and more.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/database/merck-manual-home-health-handbook-for-patients-and-caregivers/feed/0Anatomy of a First Aid Kithttp://library.tmc.edu/website/anatomy-of-a-first-aid-kit/
http://library.tmc.edu/website/anatomy-of-a-first-aid-kit/#commentsWed, 02 Oct 2013 21:07:47 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=website&p=1689The Red Cross provides a list of First Aid Kit essentials here.
]]>http://library.tmc.edu/website/anatomy-of-a-first-aid-kit/feed/0American Red Crosshttp://library.tmc.edu/website/american-red-cross/
http://library.tmc.edu/website/american-red-cross/#commentsTue, 01 Oct 2013 21:02:41 +0000http://library.tmc.edu/?post_type=website&p=1619The American Red Cross is the nation’s premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross also aids victims of natural disasters. This website offers a smartphone First Aid app, and provides links to local Red Cross offices and information on giving blood and volunteering, and on how to obtain assistance or training. In case of domestic disasters, there is a forum to connect victims with those who are searching for them. Reports and financial statements published by the organization are also available here.
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